Mari Yamaguchi
The Associated Press
Japan
Contact Mari
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Mari:
Japan’s top court says government restrictions on transgender employee’s use of restrooms illegal
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that restrictions imposed by a government ministry on a transgender female employee’s use of restroom... → Read More
Heavy rains cause flooding and mudslides in southwest Japan, leaving 2 dead and at least 6 missing
TOKYO (AP) — Torrential rain has been pounding southwestern Japan, triggering floods and mudslides and leaving two people dead and at least six others... → Read More
Japanese Leaders Mark 1 Year Since the Assassination of Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Abe, born into a prominent political family and Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, bolstered Japan’s military role. → Read More
Japanese leaders mark one year since the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese political and business leaders on Saturday marked one year since the assassination of Japan’s former leader, Shinzo Abe, with Pr... → Read More
UN nuclear agency seeks more access to plant that Kyiv, Moscow say is under threat
TOKYO (AP) — The head of the United Nations nuclear agency said Friday he was pushing for access to the roof of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant i... → Read More
UN nuclear agency chief to visit Fukushima plant to see final preparations for release of wastewater
TOKYO (AP) — The chief of the U.N. nuclear agency will visit Japan next week to meet with Japanese leaders and see final preparations for the release ... → Read More
Hiroshima peace park, Pearl Harbor memorial park forge sister park deal to promote peace
TOKYO (AP) — Hiroshima and Pearl Harbor, two symbols of World War II animosity between Japan and the United States, are now promoting peace and friend... → Read More
Fukushima nuclear plant operator says equipment to release treated wastewater into sea is complete
TOKYO (AP) — All equipment needed for the release into the sea of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant has been com... → Read More
Haruki Murakami pleads for keeping Tokyo park and baseball stadium that inspired his writing
TOKYO (AP) — Author Haruki Murakami says he’s strongly opposed to the redevelopment of a historic and beloved Tokyo park district that would remove hi... → Read More
Marking Battle of Okinawa anniversary, governor of southern Japanese islands urges diplomacy
TOKYO (AP) — The governor of Japan’s southern prefecture of Okinawa marked the 78th anniversary of one of World War II’s bloodiest battles Friday by c... → Read More
Japan’s Kishida says he will attend NATO leaders’ summit, stresses need for dialogue with China
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday announced plans to visit Lithuania next month to attend a NATO leaders’ summit as his ... → Read More
Japan raises the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13, which was among the world’s lowest
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s parliament on Friday raised the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13, a limit which had remained unchanged for more than a century... → Read More
US, Japan, Philippines Agree to Strengthen Security Ties Amid Tensions over China, North Korea
The national security advisers of the United States, Japan and the Philippines held their first joint talks and agreed to strengthen their defense cooperation. → Read More
U.S., Japan, Philippines agree to strengthen security ties amid tensions over China, North Korea
The three security advisers discussed opportunities for joint naval exercises in Indo-Pacific waters and agreed to deepen military cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. → Read More
Japan emperor says ties with developing nations key to tackling global challenges
TOKYO (AP) — Cooperation with developing countries is key to dealing with climate change and other global challenges, Japanese Emperor Naruhito said T... → Read More
Police investigating spray attack in Japanese department store restroom, suspect at large
TOKYO (AP) — Police in the western Japanese city of Osaka said Wednesday they are searching for a suspect who sprayed an unknown liquid on several wom... → Read More
18-year-old trainee shot 3 soldiers at firing range on Japanese army base, killing 2, officials say
TOKYO (AP) — An 18-year-old army trainee shot three fellow soldiers at a firing range on a Japanese army base Wednesday, killing two of them, official... → Read More
Fukushima nuclear plant begins tests of wastewater release plan; fishing officials remain opposed
TOKYO (AP) — The operator of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant began tests on Monday of newly constructed facilities for discharging treated radioac... → Read More
Japan OKs refugee law change allowing forced repatriation of asylum seekers after repeated rejection
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s parliament on Friday approved a revision to an immigration and refugee law that will allow the forced repatriation of asylum seek... → Read More
Japan’s denial of same-sex marriage, other LGTBQ+ protections looks unconstitutional, judge rules
TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court ruled Thursday that the lack of legal protections for LGTBQ+ people appeared to be unconstitutional, in the latest rulin... → Read More